Folding fan



1940- R. E. SPISAK 2,210,508

FOLDING FAN Filed Jan. 22, 1940 (ufi'ff 5 5 5 Inifehigr Patented Aug. 6,1940 UNITED STATES PATENT QFFICE FOLDING FAN Rosalia. Elisabeth Spisak,Chicago, 111.

Application January 22, 1940, Serial No. 314,918 1 Claim. (01. 230-268)This invention relates to a novel and improved folding fan for generaluse.

The main object of this invention is to provide a folding fan which isartistically attractive and of suitable size to be used, in the absenceof a mechanical fan, at any place or occasion.

Another object of the invention is to save space, i. e., so to constructthe folding fan that, when not in use, it may be carried in a pocket ora handbag.

A further object of the invention is to provide a folding fan which canbe used as an advertising medium and premium.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a device of thecharacter described which will be simple in construction and assembly,which may be produced along lines convenient for low cost manufactureand which will, at the same time, be highly efficient for carrying outthe purposes for which it is designed- With the foregoing and otherobjects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, theinvention consists in certain novel features in construction,arrangement and combination of parts herein more fully described,illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and particularly pointed out inthe appended claim, it being understood that various changes in theform, proportion, size, color, and minor details of the structure may bemade without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of theadvantages.

of the invention.

For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the invention, Ihave illustrated in the accompanying drawing a preferred embodimentthereof, from an inspection of which, when considered in connection withthe following description, the invention, its mode of construction,assembly and operation, and many of its advantages should be readilyunderstood and appreciated.

Referring to the drawing, in which same characters of reference areemployed to indicate corresponding or similar parts throughout theseveral figures of the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of the fan.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the fan in folded position.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a section on line 4-4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a section on line 55 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a section on line 6-6 of Fig. 1.

Referring to the drawing more specifically by characters of reference,the folding fan consists essentially of a fan blade I, which is dividedinto axial symmetrical portions 2, and 3, respectively,

the axis of symmetry is represented by the tensional crease 4, saidtensional crease 4, is so shaped that it possesses a very marked springyeffect, which normally tends to fold the two symmetrical portions 2, and3, around the axis 4, into an angular position relative to each other,which requires a force to maintain the two portions in open position asa fan blade, but force is also required to keep the two portions 2, and3, respectively, tightly folded upon each other.

The force necessary to keep the two symmetrical portions 2, and 3,respectively, in an open position, or tightlyfoldedwhen not in use, iseffected by means of asuitable T-shaped handle 5, having a top flange 6,and a Web I; the top flange 6, has two suitable end portions 8, and 9,respectively. The portion 8, is pivotally secured to the portion 2, at asuitable place by means of the eyelet I0.

The slot II, is so disposed within the portion 3, that when the twosymmetrical portions 2,

and 3, are in open position, the free end 9, of the top flange B, of thehandle '5, engages the said slot H, the outer edge M, of which isslightly elevated to permit an easier sliding of the said free'end 9,enabling the fan to be used.

When the fan is not in use, the handle 5, may be rotated around theeyelet H], in such a way, that the free end 9, disengages the slot II;the two symmetrical portions 2, and 3, respectively, fold around theaxis 4, and form an angle with each other, said two portions 2, and 3,respective ly, are now held together by hand, covering each othercompletely; the slots l2, and I3, respectively, which are also axialsymmetrically arranged, form a composite slot H, which engages the freeend 9, of the top flange 6, of the handle 5.

To facilitate the engaging and disengaging of the free end 9, of topflange 6, with the said composite slot ll, the outer edges l5, it, ofthe slots l2, and l 3, respectively, are slightly elevated anticlockwisefrom the main plan.

Fig. 1 shows that when the fan is in open position, the handle 5, servesas a grip, while in Fig. 2, where the fan is shown in folded position,the handle 5, rests upon the portion 2, and serves as a spring to retainthe portions 2, and 3, respectively, together, thereby reducing storagespace.

For manufacturing purposes, any suitable shape, material and coloringmay be used, such as artistic designs or advertising.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the UnitedStates is:

A folding fan comprising a fan blade and a T- shaped handle having a topflange and a web, a tensional crease at the middle of said fan blade,dividing the same into two equal axially symmetrical portions, one ofsaid portions being pivotally connected at a suitable place to one endof the top flange of said handle, said axially symmetrical portions ofthe fan blade having axially symmetrical slots disposed at suitableplaces to cover each other and receive the free end of the top l flangeof said handle when the fan blade isfolded along said crease with thehandle on the outside, thereby retaining the two axially symmetricalportions of said fan blade in folded position, said fan blade beingfurther provided in the other of said portions with a slot positioned atone side of said crease to receive the free end of the top flange of thehandle when the blade is in open position to thereby retain the twoportions of the blade in open position.

ROSALIA ELISABETH SPISAK.

